Russell & Suitor 'Alejandro' Monastrell 2022
Primary flavours

Roasted Plum

Sultana

Dried Herbs

Dried Thyme

Leather

Meat
Details
Monastrell is the Spanish synonym for Mourvèdre or Mataro and in this instance the Russell & Suitor team have made a spicy, Spanish edition that will have you thinking of cooking up some Chorizo. This full-bodied variety is displaying plenty of grunt, highlighted by dried fruit,bunches of sun-dried herbs and grippy tannin.
Alex Russell is an entrepreneurial winemaker who began his winemaking journey by crafting wines from Mildura and the Riverland, using a range of so-called 'alternative' grape varieties (mostly Mediterranean influenced) to create modern and approachable wines. Since then he has expanded south, to Tasmania, where he creates more classically styled wines from Pinot Noir, Riesling and Chardonnay. From Merlot to Montepulciano, the breadth is quite astounding! Alejandro is his range of Iberian and Mediterranean varieties, perfectly suited to the warm inland Aussie climate. This is modern winemaking at its best, and the attention to detail shows through in the suite of precise and detailed wines. Lots to love here, with fruit to the fore and a real eye for purity.
Alex Russell is an entrepreneurial winemaker who began his winemaking journey by crafting wines from Mildura and the Riverland, using a range of so-called 'alternative' grape varieties (mostly Mediterranean influenced) to create modern and approachable wines. Since then he has expanded south, to Tasmania, where he creates more classically styled wines from Pinot Noir, Riesling and Chardonnay. From Merlot to Montepulciano, the breadth is quite astounding! Alejandro is his range of Iberian and Mediterranean varieties, perfectly suited to the warm inland Aussie climate. This is modern winemaking at its best, and the attention to detail shows through in the suite of precise and detailed wines. Lots to love here, with fruit to the fore and a real eye for purity.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, some fruitiness, high tannins, high alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Riverland
country
Australia
Grape type
Monastrell
Wine Maker
Russell & Suitor
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
State
SA
Pairing guide
Big, bold and bursting with flavour, this Monastrell wine doesn’t pull any punches. As such, it calls out for pairing with hearty and meaty dishes - we especially enjoyed it with a duck ragu, but it will pair just as well with any slow-cooked beef, lamb, duck or game stew, casserole or braise. Homemade burgers, roast eggplant and zucchini, autumnal vegetables like sweet potato with smoked paprika or portobello mushrooms with blue cheese will also be excellent. Delicious!
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Food

BBQ

Braised Chops

Beef Stews

Lamb

French Cuisine

Game
Tastes

Bitter

Earthy

Rich
Moods

Adventurous

Excited

Creative
Seasons

Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Riverland, Australia
Located in the heart of South Australia, the Riverland wine region is a tropical paradise for wine lovers. The region was formerly known for its traditional wines, particularly Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Grenache as well as its abundance of sunshine and beautiful scenery. In the last few years it's added a raft of Mediterranean varieties to its charm - think Fiano and Nero d'Avola. The warm climate and fertile soils of the Riverland make it a perfect place for grape growing, and the wines produced there are bursting with flavour. So why not explore the wines of the Riverland and discover a new favourite?
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